Rugby

Sunderland RFC have unveiled a rugby strip for this season to commemorate John Drummond who sadly lost his battle with bowel cancer in August at the age of 33. Having played for Sunderland RFC during his time at Sunderland University, he was highly regarded as a vital player, and a caring person. A […]

Newcastle Thunder’s slide down the table continued at the weekend as they were beaten 34-20 by Whitehaven at the Recreation Ground. Scott McAvoy scored twice for the hosts while Steve Roper kicked four goals from five attempts as the Cumbrian club secured revenge against Thunder, who beat Carl Forster’s side […]

Newcastle Thunder will look to end a three game losing streak in all competitions when they travel to Whitehaven this weekend. Mick Mantelli’s side lost two matches against North Wales Crusaders – one in the league and the other in the League 1 Cup – before suffering a heavy defeat in […]

Newcastle Thunder were beaten 50-6 against Barrow Raiders at Kingston Park in the fifth round of League 1 matches on Friday. Barrow had eight different try-scorers in a great performance from Paul Crarey’s side while Tom Shaw’s 55th minute converted try represented the only points Newcastle could muster. Thunder were down to […]

Newcastle Thunder’s Good Friday fixture sees Barrow Raiders travel to Kingston Park, hoping to extend their winning start to the season. Barrow are second in League 1, but have the same amount of points as table-toppers Toronto Wolfpack. They beat Workington Town 26-10 in round four while Thunder were handed their […]

Newcastle Thunder were beaten by North Wales Crusaders for the second week in a row, this time at Queensway Stadium in Wrexham on Sunday. The Crusaders ran out 30-14 winners after overturning an 8-6 half-time deficit. Mick Mantelli’s Newcastle side were outscored five tries to three and they will be […]

Newcastle Thunder return to league action on Sunday as they look to exact revenge on North Wales Crusaders, who knocked the North East club out of the League 1 Cup last weekend. The Thunder have won all three of their opening league matches this term and are fourth in the […]

Newcastle Thunder’s League 1 Cup campaign came to an abrupt end on Sunday as North Wales Crusaders triumphed 24-16 at Kingston Park. Crusaders second-rower Jack Houghton scored twice while Tommy Johnson put in an inspired performance to send the visitors into the semi-final and leave Thunder licking their wounds. Newcastle had […]

A large outcry for more high-profile rugby matches in the North East has been met with the news that Newcastle is set to host the European Club finals in 2019. The finals include the European Rugby Challenge Cup and the Champions Cup. Newcastle have had great success with both the […]

Newcastle Thunder take on North Wales Crusaders in the League 1 Cup quarter-final at Kingston Park this Sunday, with both sides eager to take one step closer to Blackpool. Thunder beat Hunslet RLFC to get to this stage while Crusaders dispatched of York City Knights in a nail-biting contest which saw […]